“Righteous are you O LORD, and right are your rules. You have appointed Your testimonies in righteousness and in all faithfulness. My zeal consumes me, because my foes forget Your words Your promise is well tried, and your servant loves it. I am small and despised, yet I do not forget your precepts. Your righteousness [...]

Psalms 119:137-144; “Tsadhe” (also called Sade)

“That will explain why I, having heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus, and the love that you show toward all the saints, having never failed to remember you in my prayers, and thank God for you.” Eph.1:15-16. Paul sees in this Gentile church a love that is founded on faith. It is important [...]

Ephesian 1: 15-23; the Triumph of Christ’s Entrance in Our Life

Continuing in the study of Ephesians from the Jerusalem Bible: What joy it is to see that God had a plan from the very beginning that included us. In the first eight verses we saw the gifts of Blessings to the faithful, the plan of adoption into the family, the chosen of Israel, the Redemption [...]

Bible Study: Ephesians 1:9-14 God’s Plan, To Share the Mystery of Salvation

Chapters 1 through 3 of Ephesians deal with the Mystery of the Church and the wonderful Mystery of the Salvation of God. I want you to put aside the preconceived ideas you may have been taught and start fresh with an open mind to what this wonderful letter has to offer. I am using the [...]

A Study on EPHESIANS: Mystery of Salvation, Chapter 1:1-8

As is the case in many of Paul’s Letters, he has set forth a contrast in “bad behavior” and “good behavior.” In Colossians 3:5-10 he lists some of the things of human nature that need to be put to death. The very attitudes that cause believers to become “bad christians”, unfaithful to Christ. I want [...]

The Good Christian vs. the Bad Christian: A study of Colossians 3:1-17

“Thy testimonies are wonderful: therefore doth my soul keep them. The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple. I opened my mouth and panted: for I longed for thy commandments. Look thou upon me, and be merciful unto me, as thou used to do unto those that love thy name. [...]

Psalm 119:129-136 “Pe”

“I say, “You are gods and children of the Most High. but in death you are mere men. You will fall as any prince. for all must die.” Psalm 82:7 (KJV) Psalm 82 is a song of the scribe Asaph, and while we may not know when he lived it can be assumed that this [...]

God’s Dominion of the “god-kings”:Psalm 82

“BUT understand this, that in the last days there will come time of difficulty.” 2 Timothy 3:1 (ESV) It is my belief that we are under times of tribulation. Not the Great Tribulation perhaps, but very trying times. And I don’t see any relief coming soon. As Islamics, Buddhists, Hindus and Maoist all attack Christians [...]

Instructions on How NOT to Behave in Times on Trials: 2 Timothy 3:1-9

A lesson on Romans 15:1-13. The lesson that Paul brings to the community of believers in Rome is a lesson on acceptance and growth through diversity. The Roman Christian community is a mixed one. Some are Jewish, some are not. Some are people who migrated to Rome from all over the Empire, others were born [...]

Welcome Christ as Christ Welcomed Us

Don’t leave me to the mercies of my enemies, for I have done what is just and right. Please guarantee a blessing for me. Don’t let those who are arrogant oppress me! My eyes strain to see Your deliverance, to see the truth of your promise fulfilled. I am your servant; deal with me in [...]

Psalm 119:121-128: Ayin